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Climbing Center

Everyone is welcome to climb and build community at Campus Rec's indoor Climbing Center, featuring a 32-foot climbing wall with bouldering up to 14 feet. Staff are happy to provide belays or check your skills so you can belay your partner. We can accommodate a variety of ability levels and provide all of the climbing gear you need. An orientation video and quiz (available at Member Services) are required prior to using the Climbing Center.

Bouldering is climbing without ropes. We offer bouldering along the entire length of our wall, and the wall is available for bouldering during all open Rec Center hours. Roped climbing is only allowed during staffed hours.

Spring 2025 Climbing Events

EventDescriptionDatesTime
Belay ClassesOur knowledgeable staff will teach you the skills needed to belay your friends during staffed hours at the Climbing Center!

Saturdays

4/19 - 6/7

12 -2 pm
Weeknight Belay ClassesLearn everything you need to know to begin belaying! Qualified staff will teach you the process of belaying a climber, including an overview of gear, basic knots involved in roped climbing, and how to perform a safety check.

Wednesdays

4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Beginner NightMeeting new people and learning to climb in the same night?! Join the Outdoor Program for an introduction to the Climbing Center, some climbing tips and tricks, and to meet other new climbers. 

Tuesdays 

4/29, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bouldering Club PracticeStudent-led rec club, learn more on our Rec Clubs webpage.

Mondays

3/31 - 6/9

6 - 8 pm
International Student Climb NightMeet other international students, in partnership with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services! Open to everybody.

Thursday

4/3

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Transfer Student Climb NightJoin the Outdoor Program and other transfer students at the Campus Rec for an introduction to the Climbing Center. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 4:30 p.m. for introductions and an overview of the space.

Thursday

4/22

4:30 - 6 pm
Queer Climb NightCome climb and build community with other queer climbers at the climbing center! No previous experience or registration required. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions and overview of the space.

Fridays

4/4 - 6/13

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bridgetown Boulder Bash: Community CompCome join the Outdoor Program and Bouldering Club for our Spring Community Comp! Annual community climbing competition for fun and community buildling! This community event is a celebration of climbing in a fun and friendly environment, with a sweet raffle! All contestants will receive a raffle ticket upon entering, and additional raffle tickets will be awarded to the top winners of the competition divisions, as well as for any climbers who come in 80s-themed clothing! All skill-levels are invited and encouraged to participate. This event is open to both PSU students and community members (age 16 and up), registration closes at event start at 5pm.

Friday

4/11

5:00 - 7:00 pm
Bridgetown Boulder Bash: NC3 Climbing CompThis competition is a sanctioned event of the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3). Students from universities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho who are NC3-eligiable are invited to participate. Team roster registrations not accepted, please contact [email protected] with questions. Please see the NC3 website for more information at https://nwclimbingcomp.wordpress.com/.

Saturday

4/12

8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Learn to Climb CourseThis Learn to Climb Course is designed for new climbers interested in learning in a small and supportive environment. This four-part class invites you to discover the fundamentals of climbing, from movement on the wall to learning how to belay and ascend on top rope. 

Thursdays

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

5:30 - 6:30 pm

View the climbing schedule from your phone by downloading the Campus Rec App. Go to your favorite app store (iOS and Google), search for Portland State Campus Rec, and download!

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Climbing Orientation Video

You are required to watch this Climbing Center orientation video and pass the climbing quiz available at Member Services prior to using the Climbing Center. 

Climbing Orientation Video

Location

Third Floor | Academic & Student Recreation Center

Contact Us

503-725-5668 | [email protected]

About the Climbing Wall

The Climbing Center wall is a Nicros traversing, bouldering, and climbing wall. The wall is 32-feet high and bouldering is allowed up to 14 feet. The floor surface is covered with seamless Asana crash pads.

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